Riviere de Galets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Riviere de Galets.

Alright, the whole 16‑day window here is a bit of a mixed bag—plenty of swell coming through, but the wind’s often a problem, especially early on. The surf starts up on Friday the 11th, but honestly, don’t get too excited straight away. The first week is pretty ordinary with cross‑shore winds and a lumpy surface. There’s a big gap in quality after that, but hold tight, because the second week brings some real gems.

Friday the 11th kicks it off with a 7ft swell from the east, but it’s accompanied by a 16 mph cross‑shore ESE wind, making for a bumpy, marginal session. The combined energy is a hefty 1889 (moderate), but the conditions are just too messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 12th sees a shift: the swell drops to 6ft, swinging around to the SSW with a juicy 15‑second period—that’s proper groundswell. But again, cross‑shore winds around 12 mph spoil the party. The energy is still decent at 1624, but the surface is choppy. Wait it out.

Sunday the 13th through to Thursday the 18th is a long, frustrating stretch. Swell sticks around at 6ft to 8ft from the SSW, periods from 13 to 18 seconds, meaning plenty of power (combined energy ranges from 1081 to 4821), but the wind stays cross‑onshore, fresh at times, and the ocean’s a mess. Even a 10ft pulse on Wednesday the 16th afternoon with a 15‑second period and big energy (3877) gets a high score for the swell, but the commentary warns it’s too big for this break—plus the wind’s cross‑shore. Not a good combo for paddling. Definitely not beginner friendly when it’s over 8ft; that’s expert territory only.

Thursday the 17th morning offers a little relief with a cross‑offshore ENE breeze at 12 mph, cleaning up a 6ft SSW swell. It’s still marginal, but the clean surface is a step up. Still, not a standout.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Saturday the 19th morning: the swell drops to a friendly 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, but the wind swings ENE at just 6 mph, cross‑offshore. The commentary says “expect very good surf conditions,” and the combined energy is 1091 (moderate). That’s your first real highlight—clean, glassy lines on a reef and point setup, ideal for intermediates. This break can get crowds sometimes, so expect company if the sun’s out.

Then Sunday the 20th morning is the true standout of the whole outlook. A glassy E wind at just 3 mph, a 4ft SW swell with a 16‑second period, and combined energy of 1012. Glossy, clean, long‑period groundswell wrapping into the point. The water temp anomaly is about average for this time of year, so it’s comfortable. This is the session to circle on your calendar—light crowds possible, but the quality will be worth it.

Monday the 21st fades back to cross‑onshore winds and a lumpy 5ft swell, nothing special.

Another big pulse shows up on Tuesday the 22nd: a 10ft to 12ft SSW swell with 18‑second period, combined energy a massive 7572 (strong). But the wind is cross‑onshore and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Only experts with big boards need even look, and even then, it’s messy.

Wednesday the 23rd morning looks cleaner again: a 8ft SSW swell, 16‑second period, with light cross‑shore ESE winds at 6 mph. Combined energy 3103. That’s big but manageable for strong intermediates—still, over 8ft means it’s pulling hard, so know your limits. Light crowds.

Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th offer similar 7ft to 7ft swells from the SSW with light cross‑onshore winds, not bad but not the standout quality of the 20th.

The outlook wraps up Saturday the 26th with a 5ft S swell, 11‑second period, and cross‑onshore sea breeze—marginal again.

So, the pick of the bunch without a doubt is Sunday the 20th morning: glassy, clean, chest‑high groundswell on that point. Saturday the 19th morning is a close second. The big pulses mid‑week are impressive on paper, but the winds and size make them tricky for most.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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